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Dr. Bob's Vet Shop

Updated 2026-07-09 · 1,245 reviewed · 181 listed · Scored from 104 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(104) 79 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
General Veterinary Care
Dr. Bob's Vet Shop
Service
General Veterinary Care
Reviews
104

What recent reviews say

Dr. Bob's earns consistent praise for kind, attentive care and reasonable prices, with many long-term clients crediting him for restoring their faith in veterinary medicine. However, serious complaints about unreported blood work findings and missed opportunities to catch progressive disease have cost at least two clients their pets. Front desk interactions are a consistent friction point.

Recent shift: Sentiment has declined noticeably. One-star reviews from the past 7 months reveal serious concerns about missed diagnoses and poor communication, whereas reviews from 1-2 years ago are uniformly positive. This suggests a change in either the clinic's practices or Dr. Bob's attention to detail.

Praised for
  • knowledgeable and thorough vet
  • caring and attentive staff
  • affordable pricing
  • patient-focused communication
Watch-outs
  • fails to flag or explain blood work results
  • poor communication about pet health decline
  • rude front desk staff
  • avoids follow-up care for serious issues
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Best for: Owners who value an experienced vet willing to spend time with their pet and who can tolerate a cash-only practice model.
Think twice if: Think twice if you need clear explanation of lab results or follow-up care plans; complaints indicate critical test findings went unreported and worsening health issues were not pursued.

Strengths

  • long-term client relationships
  • cash-only model keeps prices competitive
  • thorough exam approach

Worth knowing

  • Staff named: Dana and Natalie praised for professionalism and compassion
  • Cash-only business model
  • Dental cleaning with extractions noted as significantly cheaper than competitors
  • Dr. Bob practices long-term relationships: clients report 10-20+ year tenure

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Praised for dental cleanings and surgical wound care at lower cost than competitors, but flagged for missing red flags in blood work and failing to investigate ongoing health problems.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.59 average across the 167 general veterinary care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 36% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 84
Review volume 88
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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2
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4

Common questions

Does Dr. Bob's Vet Shop accept credit cards or only cash?
The clinic operates as a cash-only business, which reviewers credit with keeping prices lower.
Is there a specific recommendation for post-operative care?
One reviewer noted their cat healed well after dental extractions and felt better immediately, though another reviewer was given minimal guidance (slippery elm) for serious digestive symptoms.

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Last updated 2026-07-09